1998 Navigator 53 - NAVIGATOR FOR SALE

Built in 1998, this 53ft Navigator Classic Motor Yacht—Flybridge Pilothouse Cruiser—runs on twin Volvo 370 naturally aspirated diesels. Equipment highlights include a 13.5 kW Kohler generator, three 2021 Cruisair A/C units, a 40 gph watermaker, Cablemaster shore-power retrieval, a 50-amp charger, and a washer/dryer for liveaboard luxury cruising.

Overview

Thoughtfully arranged for effortless cruising, this yacht offers three inviting cabins: a serene master suite with a private head and shower; a forward stateroom in the bow with abundant storage and a queen-size berth; and a third cabin with twin bunk beds that shares a head with the bow cabin. The galley is purpose-built for extended stays aboard, featuring a full-size refrigerator, a three-burner stovetop, a portable ice-maker, a microwave, and a toaster oven, while a clever in-floor storage room provides direct access to the engine room. At the lower helm, the captain commands a Garmin 10 inch GPS beside a supportive captain’s chair and a generous wraparound seating area, complemented by an autopilot, bow thruster, VHF radio, windshield wipers, windlass control, Bennett trim tabs, and a stereo system. The salon indulges with a 39” flat-screen TV, satellite radio, ample seating, and handsome storage cabinets to port and starboard; in the cockpit, a 110v chest freezer stands ready for provisions. Meticulously maintained, the yacht’s last haul-out in July 2023 included fresh bottom paint, new zincs, serviced running gear, and compounded-and-waxed sides. Up top, the upper deck presents a commanding helm fitted with a Garmin 4212 12” GPS, VHF, autopilot, bow thruster, windlass, trim tabs, and radar. Aft of the upper helm, gather around a full-size BBQ and a newly crafted U-shaped seating area with new cushions, and make light work of tender handling with the davit positioned to accommodate a dinghy on the aft section of the helm deck. Key specifications underscore its capability: cruising speed 18 kn, beam 15’, hull material fiberglass, displacement 42,500 lb, fuel tank 1 x 600 gallon, fresh water 1 x 170 gallon, holding 1 x 70 gallon.

Features

Every detail is curated for confidence and comfort. The electronics suite includes a depthsounder, a fully organized navigation center, a plotter, an autopilot, a compass, GPS, VHF, radar, a TV set, a radio, and cockpit speakers, giving you complete command and entertainment underway and at anchor. Inside equipment is equally comprehensive, with a bow thruster for precision handling, both electric and manual bilge pumps, a battery charger, air conditioning, hot water, a fresh water maker, a sea water pump, a washing machine, an oven, a microwave oven, an electric head, a refrigerator, and a deep freezer — all seamlessly integrated for effortless living aboard. Electrical equipment covers shore power inlet, a generator, and an inverter, ensuring reliable power management whether you are connected at the dock or cruising off the grid. Outside, thoughtful extras elevate every moment on deck, including cockpit cushions, a swimming ladder, a cockpit shower, davits, and an electric windlass that makes anchoring smooth, swift, and secure.